It posted gains in one week on the back of company results.

Muscat, Oman-- Oman's total domestic production of natural gas shot up 2.3 percent to 26.19 billion cubic meters (CBM) until the end of June 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022, when the total amounted to 25.60 billion cubic meters. Statistics issued by the National Center for Statistics...

The oil firm and its subsidiaries posted a net profit of US$8.4bn.

Amman, Jordan-- Exports to Greater Arab Free Trade Area (GAFTA) countries from Jordan increased 16.6%, amounting to $1.60 billion, compared to about $1.38 billion for the same period last year. Foreign trade data issued by the Department of Statistics (DoS) indicated a drop in the value of the kingdom's imports...

Amman, Jordan--Jordan's exports to the European Union (EU) shot up 23.4 per cent during the first five months of 2023 to $192 million compared to $155 million for the same period last year. According to Jordan News Agency (Petra), foreign trade data issued by the Department of Statistics indicated an...

The UAE's firm signed an agreement with Iberdrola to co-invest in the 476-megawatt Baltic Eagle offshore wind farm in the German Baltic Sea. The Spanish company will have a majority stake of 51 percent in the investment, which will accelerate green-energy security in Europe. Iberdrola will control and manage the...

Doha, Qatar-- Qatar has recorded a 70 percent growth in annual foreign direct investment (FDI) between 2019 and 2022. Just last year alone, the country received $29.78 billion in foreign investments, resulting in 13,972 jobs across sectors such as business services, technology, financial services and other industries. Investment Promotion Agency...

The net profit shot up to US$538m in H1 of 2023.

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia--Looking to consolidate trade and investment ties, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Japan announced their resumption of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations. In this regard the two sides signed a joint statement on the sidelines of the meeting held here today between Fumio Kishida, Prime Minister...

The two countries resolved to finalize a deal over Ethiopia's big dam on the Blue Nile in four months, a breakthrough after years of bickering between the two countries. The huge $4.2 billion dam has been at the heart of a regional dispute since Ethiopia broke ground on the project...

A TRENDS exclusive report takes a hard look at how tens of thousands of white-collar workers in Middle East are falling victim to burnout brought about by workplace stress.

A TRENDS exclusive report takes a hard look at how tens of thousands of white-collar workers in Middle East are falling victim to burnout brought about by workplace stress.

Tehran, Iran-- Iran has signed oil contracts worth $40 billion with domestic and foreign companies during the last 20 months. Speaking at the second ministerial session of the 8th OPEC International Seminar entitled “Investments, finance and inclusive petroleum growth strategies” at the Austrian capital, Iran’s oil minister Javad Owji said...

Its net profit dropped 21% to US$1.21bn in 2022-2023.

Vienna, Austria-- Egypt plans to drill new gas wells in the Mediterranean Sea and the Nile Delta as part of its ambitious $1.8 billion offshore exploration program. According to Tarek El Molla, Egypt's Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, the country is developing several exp fields in the Mediterranean Sea,...

Making a strong push for transition to a green economy by building a clean energy infrastructure, Dubai saw the launch of the first phase of the plant at Warsan. Speaking at the site, the crown prince of Dubai said that the emirate has steadily expanded its capacity to produce energy...

Dubai, UAE--The UAE's financial advisory market is expected to reach a market volume of nearly $239 billion by the end of this year. According to Bas Kooijman, CEO and Asset Manager of DHF Capital S.A., the UAE's ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWI) demographic is projected to grow at a compound annual growth...

Tehran, Iran-- Iran has earned revenue to the tune of $54 billion last year from the export of oil, according to US Energy Information Administration (EIA) estimate. OPEC members earned about $888 billion in net oil export revenue last year. That’s what the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) estimates in...

Washington, United States--One year after its ruling to erase abortion rights, the conservative-dominated US Supreme Court has underscored its determination to push society sharply to the right by scrapping long-established progressive policies. In emphatic rulings this week the court banned universities from giving minorities priority in admissions -- so-called "affirmative action"...

Amman, Jordan-- Trade between Jordan and non-Arab Asian countries has shot up in the first quarter of 2023, with the value of the kingdom's exports to the countries surging to about $1.16 billion, compared to about $1.07 billion for the same period last year, according to foreign trade data issued...

Abu Dhabi, UAE-- Prominent Abu Dhabi companies are taking part in Impower Fund Forum, the largest asset and wealth management conference in Europe that will see participation of more than 1,400 international players from nearly 60 countries. The companies from Abu Dhabi that will take part in the event include...

Abu Dhabi, UAE--Gross assets of the Sharia-compliant banks in the UAE climbed to $177 billion by the end of the first quarter of 2023, an annual increase of 7.31 percent against about $165 billion in March 2022, according to figures by the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE). The apex...

The boost in foreign trade comes on the back of the signing of the comprehensive economic partnership agreements that the UAE has inked so far. As the agreements take effect, a new phase of trade exchange commences that promises a substantial boost in quality and quantity, expanding the global trade...

London, UK--Volume of trade exchanges between the UK and Iraq has exceeded one billion dollars and imports and exports between the two nations have been significantly growing, a senior British official said on Friday. Lord Tariq Ahmad, the British Minister of State for the Middle East, North Africa and South...

Abu Dhabi, UAE-- The number of private joint-stock companies which listed in the UAE's capital markets during 2022 went up to 13, with a total capital of US$2.24 billion, according to the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA). In a recent report, the SCA said that the companies are divided into...

Dubai, UAE-- Dubai Airshow 2023 will show off the latest trends in the advanced aerial mobility (AAM) market as disruptive methods of aerial transportation are becoming the future of aviation. Set to take place from 13-17 November 2023 at Dubai World Central, Dubai Airshow Site, the show will give a...

Dubai, UAE-- The UAE and South Korea are aiming to foster cooperation to promote entrepreneurship and support growth of small and medium enterprises in the two countries' markets. In this connection, Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, held a bilateral meeting with Lee Young, Minister of SMEs and...

Tehran, Iran-- Bilateral trade between Iran and Turkey is expected to vault to US$15 billion by 2025 on the back of deeper cooperation with the private sector. According to a senior official in Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) trade with Turkey will easily reach $15 billion in early March 2025...

Abu Dhabi, UAE-- With the signing of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), the UAE exporters are expected to benefit more as they will gain more access to major sectors in Turkey like construction, metals, and their products, polymers, and other manufactured products. According to Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri,...

Abu Dhabi, UAE-- The UAE and Turkey economic ties have witnessed a great leap in the last decade with non-oil intra-trade between the two countries crossing $103 billion, divided into $56 billion in imports, about $35 billion in exports, and more than $13 billion in re-exports, according to Federal Competitiveness...

Abu Dhabi, UAE--UAE's bank investments climbed to a record level, touching $149.35 billion by the end of March, the highest level in the country's history, a report by the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates revealed. The report, issued today, showed a YoY growth of 16 % compared to...

A consortium of companies, Masdar, Infinity Power and Hassan Allam Utilities have signed an agreement with Egypt to build a 10-gigawatt (GW) capacity onshore wind farm in Egypt, costing more than US$10 billion. The 10 GW plant will save Egypt some $5bn in natural gas costs a year.

Hanoi, Vietnam-- With an eye on boosting trade and economic ties between the two countries, the UAE has formally begun negotiations toward a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with Vietnam. The agreement once it has been completed will push the bilateral non-oil trade between the UAE and Vietnam beyond US$8.7...

Dubai, UAE-- Airline industry is expected to clock net profits in the region of $9.8 billion in 2023, which is more than double the previous forecast of $4.7 billion, according to the International Air Transport Association's (IATA) outlook for 2023. Airline industry operating profits are expected to reach US$22.4 billion...

Doha, Qatar--Qatar has posted a trade surplus of $6 billion in April 2023, according to a report by the country’s Planning and Statistics Authority.   The figures, according to the Planning and Statistics Authority, reflect a 3.5 percent increase over March while a 35.6 percent decline on an annual basis....

Speaking at an event in New Delhi, Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, the UAE’s Minister of Economy, said that the partnership between the UAE and India creates trade and investment opportunities for over 3.8 billion people and the solid economic alliance contributes to the vitality of trade and investment flows...

Abu Dhabi, UAE--Abu Dhabi Housing Authority has joined hands with Q Holding to build new housing projects in West Baniyas and Al Samha regions at a cost of more than $1.90 billion. As per the terms of the agreement signed between the two, the company will design and implement both...

Abu Dhabi, UAE-- Seeking to deepen the UAE's economic and trade relationship with China, First Abu Dhabi Bank hosted more than 60 Chinese entrepreneurs, executives, and government officials on Friday. The bank showcased the UAE's potential as an investment gateway for Chinese companies by hosting a China-Arab Entrepreneurs' Summit in...

The 10-year sukuk was priced with a 4.875% coupon rate.

Abu Dhabi, UAE--Gross banks’ assets, including bankers’ acceptances, rose by 2.2 percent, from $999 billion at the end of January 2023 to $1,020.55 billion at the end of February 2023, according to the Central Bank of the UAE's Monetary & Banking Developments for February 2023. Gross credit increased by 1.2...

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia--The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group has signed 77 financing agreements worth $5.4 billion with 24 member countries during its annual meeting in Jeddah. The four-day event hosted dozens of agreements, panels, summits, and business-to-business meetings with the high-level participation of its member countries. The agreements aim to...

Tehran, Iran--Iran's trade with six Arab states has vaulted to $35.11 billion in the fiscal year of 2022-2023, according to the latest data released by the Islamic Republic. According to Iran Customs Administration, the Islamic Republic traded 58.25 million tons of goods (excluding crude oil exports) worth $35.11 billion with...

Kuwait City, Kuwait--The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) has announced the latest allocation of issuance of bonds and tawarruq valued at $1.05 billion. In a statement, the CBK said that the value of the first issuance amounted to KD 160 million (about USD 528 million) for three months with a...

Tehran, Iran--The 13th government has been able to export goods worth more than $50 billion since taking office, breaking the record in recent 40 years, the Iranian president said. Addressing the ceremony of the fifth Export Potential Exhibition of the Islamic Republic of Iran (IRAN EXPO 2023), President Raisi hailed...

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia--Saudi Arabia is keen to deepen trade and economic ties with Italy from the current volume of trade estimated to be around US$8 billion. In this connection, the members of the Saudi business sector delegation, represented by the Saudi-Italian Business Council, concluded their visit to Italy, during which...

Cairo, Egypt--Egypt’s current account deficit fell 77.2 percent to $1.8 billion in the first half of the North African country’s current fiscal year. According to its central bank, the deficit reduction was fueled by Egypt’s current account turning a $1.41 billion surplus in the October to December quarter of 2022...

Abu Dhabi, UAE--The property market in Abu Dhabi has recorded 5,472 property sales and mortgages valued at US$7.62 billion in the first quarter of 2023 as against 3,304 transactions worth $ 3.07 billion during the same period in 2022, according to official data released by the Department of Municipalities and...

The oil field discovery is set to yield a daily production of up to 100,000 barrels that will help Turkey boost energy exports and its goal to achieve energy self-sufficiency. The news comes in the wake of another oil discovery made in December, considered to be one of the ten...

Its consolidated revenues rise to US$3.53bn in Q1 of 2023.

Cairo, Egypt--Egypt has signed its biggest investment package with Japan aimed at supporting the North African country's transportation development plan. According to a statement released by Egypt's Cabinet, the agreement, worth 100 billion yen ($734 million), will be used to finance Cairo’s metro expansion, a 30-km stretch of land that...